"Harvard College Sees 5% Drop in Applications Amid Historic Turmoil"

Harvard College has accepted 1,937 students to the Class of 2028 from a pool of 54,008 applicants, with nearly 1 in 4 undergraduates coming from families with an annual income of $85,000 or less. The admitted class represents a diverse array of talents and experiences from across the United States and 94 countries, with 55% of undergraduates receiving financial aid. The college continues efforts to recruit U.S. military veterans and has expanded its financial aid program, offering start-up and launch grants to eligible students. Admitted students have until May 1 to reply to their offers of admission.